Overview

The promotion of your musical abilities and your own artistic identity are the first priority in the Popular Music programme from SRH University . A mix of individual major and minor lessons, ensemble lessons, repertoire and accompaniment coaching will form your musical basis throughout the entire course of studies.

You will hone your musical craft, test yourself in interaction with others and sharpen your artistic profile. You will learn all the basics, tools and the necessary routine in courses such as composition, song writing, performance training, artist development, pedagogy and recording techniques.

Career opportunities:

This Popular Music programme will prepare you for a number of different freelance careers:

author/composer, adapter/arranger/orchestrator, performer/musician

sound-engineer/sound technician for concerts, events, theatre, radio, TV, sound carriers

You could also collaborate with:

song-writers/composers, lyricists, speakers, bands/music groups, orchestras

producers, sound studios, clients from industry and business

Or employment with:

production companies, ensembles, concert organisers, apprenticing companies

phono-industry, labels, publishers, distributors, TV and radio stations, PR and marketing agencies

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Recording Techniques

Music Theory

History of popular music

Harmony theory

Performance practice

Musicology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

You can apply at any time. If you need a visa, it is recommended that you apply early, at least four months before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 3 other Bachelors in Musicology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.

Two songs in MP3 format: for your studies, you must choose and present an instrument (or vocals) as your main subject. Please upload your own compositions or interpretations of foreign works with your application (each lasting 1-4 minutes).

Proof of English

Curriculum Vitae

Copy of your identity card or passport

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9480 EUR / year

≈ 9480 EUR / year

Additional Details

€ 790 per month for EU/EEA students

€ 4,740 per semester for non-EU/non-EEA students

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Berlin

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